# Write my own pattern using the IDE **URL:** \ **Category:** Patterns and Code\ **Tags:** beginner\ **Created:** [February 19, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003 "2025-02-19T11:59:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/u/BernyAtHome7)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/1 "2025-02-19T11:59:39Z")
I’m new to this amazing site. So I looked at the many example presented here: [https://electromage.com/patterns](https://electromage.com/patterns) But how can I modify a pattern and play around with it? The is supposed to be some kind of “IDE” for pattern editing and simulation, but I couldn’t find it. I dont’t think that I’ll have problems with the code language itself, but I failed to discover some kind of ‘playground’ for the development of patterns. Thanks for your help in advance, cheers, Bernd. ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/user_avatar/forum.electromage.com/jeff/32/3473_2.png) [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/2 "2025-02-19T16:55:06Z")
Hey Bernd - the IDE is built into Pixelblaze itself. Have you successfully powered one up and gotten to its web page? ---
**Author:** ![BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/u/BernyAtHome7)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/3 "2025-02-19T19:37:55Z")
Ahemm, “powered one up” myself? Do I need to create an account on just another website? I just wanted to see whether I’m able to design some nice effects before I buy and install some stuff. With other projects, e.g. [soulmatelights.com](http://soulmatelights.com), its possible to do some programming before going into the hardware stuff. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/user_avatar/forum.electromage.com/jeff/32/3473_2.png) [@jeff](https://forum.electromage.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/4 "2025-02-19T20:48:53Z")
Oh, I see the misunderstanding. No, there’s no cloud-based (or otherwise off-board) IDE for Pixelblaze, so you wouldn’t be able to try writing patterns without one (though skills from Tixy / Dwitter / Mojulo transfer over pretty directly). Although not the same as writing a pattern yourself, you might get a decent feel for the language by checking out the [default set of patterns](https://github.com/jvyduna/pb-examples/tree/master/src). I’ve [filmed many of them](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK3_RjceIuxZK-KKRDeIQfvpb_3Shjkcj). ---
**Author:** ![hololit](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/5daacb/32.png) [@hololit](https://forum.electromage.com/u/hololit)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/5 "2025-02-20T05:24:05Z")
If that helps, Pixelblaze is a VERY EASY platform to program your own patterns on, with a clear documentation. Found it way easier to do cool stuff quickly than Arduino / WLED for example. You can put any of the stock code patterns into chat gpt to get an explanation of the general code structure, but yes indeed you will need a Pixelblaze connected to LED to actually try and see the result. Live coding = your code changes translate immediately to the LED is a game changer when developing patterns with an artistic approach. ---
**Author:** ![BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BernyAtHome7](https://forum.electromage.com/u/BernyAtHome7)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/write-my-own-pattern-using-the-ide/4003/6 "2025-02-20T13:23:18Z")
Thanks for your clarification!